Thomas Huckle Weller

American virologist (1915-2008)
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Thomas Huckle Weller
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Thomas Huckle Weller

Summary

Thomas Huckle Weller is a human[1]. He was born in Ann Arbor[2]. He was born on June 15, 1915[3]. He passed away in Needham[4]. He died on August 23, 2008[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], virologist[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ann Arbor[2], Thomas Huckle Weller…
  • Thomas Huckle Weller passed away in Needham[4].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller was born on June 15, 1915[3].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller died on August 23, 2008[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[10].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller's professions included biologist[6].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller's professions included virologist[7].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller worked as a physician[8].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller's field of work was virology[12].
  • Among Thomas Huckle Weller's employers was Harvard University[13].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller's education included a stint at Harvard Medical School[14].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller's education included a stint at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts[15].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller was educated at Pioneer High School[16].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[17].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller received the E. Mead Johnson Award[18].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller received the Alexander Fleming Award[19].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller was a member of National Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Huckle Weller[24].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller's family name is recorded as Weller[25].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas Huckle Weller's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Huckle Weller was born in Ann Arbor[2]. He was born on June 15, 1915[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard Medical School[14], a medical school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1782[30]; University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts[15], an academic institution[31], in United States[32], founded in 1841[33]; and Pioneer High School[16], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1856[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], virologist[7], and physician[8]. Thomas Huckle Weller's field of work was virology[12]. He was employed by Harvard University[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[17], a science award[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1901[39]; E. Mead Johnson Award[18], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1939[42]; and Alexander Fleming Award[19], a science award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1964[45].

Death and Burial

Thomas Huckle Weller died on August 23, 2008[5]. He died in Needham[4]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas Huckle Weller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Huckle Weller born?

Thomas Huckle Weller's place of birth was Ann Arbor[2].

Where did Thomas Huckle Weller die?

Thomas Huckle Weller passed away in Needham[4].

What did Thomas Huckle Weller do for work?

Thomas Huckle Weller worked as biologist[6], virologist[7], and physician[8].

Where did Thomas Huckle Weller go to school?

Thomas Huckle Weller was educated at Harvard Medical School[14], University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts[15], and Pioneer High School[16].

What awards did Thomas Huckle Weller receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[17], E. Mead Johnson Award[18], and Alexander Fleming Award[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . nobelprize.org. Retrieved . nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . idsociety.org. idsociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . boston.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Interested in pediatrics
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